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1 Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Philadelphia Chapter 100 North 20 th Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA T: ; F: E: W: AFP-GPC Job Bank Web Posting: March 15, 2012 To place your job opening here, please contact the AFP-GPC office at The first listings are job openings and they are followed by Professional Services. Vice President for University Advancement and External Relations Cheyney University of Pennsylvania seeks a Vice President for University Advancement and External Relations to execute the comprehensive advancement plan of the university. The successful applicant will be expected to further build on the university's legacy, advance its national and international reputation, strengthen relationships with alumni, and cultivate widespread philanthropic to support the institution s pursuit of becoming a premier liberal arts institution. The successful applicant must also possess and demonstrate sincere interest in the values and mission of Cheyney University and will be expected, in partnership with the University President and University leadership to engage with diverse audiences and tell the Cheyney University story while securing investment in the University future in the area of scholarships and endowments. The Vice President is expected to demonstrate, and use, exceptional leadership skills to nurture relationships; inspire professionals and volunteers to excellence and expand the advancement/development operations to achieve important strategic outcomes. The successful candidate is expected to bring innovative approaches, collaborative strategies, and excellent managerial and major/principal fundraising skills gained through increasing responsibilities in comparable institutions. Application instructions at (move to the bottom and select Employment). questions to hr@cheyney.edu. Development Manager Friends General Conference (FGC) seeks a skilled and passionate Development Manager to join its four-person Development Team. Major responsibilities include appeal writing, grant writing, online fundraising, donor communications, supervision of support staff, overall coordination of the Annual Fund, and the creation of communications pieces that support the mission and ministries of FGC. The position begins in July It is full time with excellent benefits, and is located in downtown Philadelphia. Requirements: A firm foundation in modern Quaker faith, excellent writing skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications are essential. A minimum of 2-3 years fundraising experience is preferred. Familiarity with DonorPerfect, Vertical Response, and Salesforce is helpful. Application deadline is April 15. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and three references to: Michael Wajda FGC 1216 Arch St, 2B Philadelphia, PA or by to michaelw@fgcquaker.org 1

2 Associate Director of Development Monell Chemical Senses Center Reporting to the Director of Institutional Advancement, the Associate Director of Development will be responsible for planning and executing programs to increase philanthropic support from individuals, corporations and private foundations for the mission of the Monell Chemical Senses Center. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: In collaboration with the Director of Institutional Advancement, the successful candidate will Develop and lead fundraising strategies, including efforts to increase funding from current and past donors and the expansion of fundraising efforts directed at new constituencies. Responsible for the Monell Annual Fund, developing an annual plan of action, writing appeal letters, expanding the prospect base, developing upgrade strategies and tracking performance. Manage and participate in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individual major gift prospects. Conduct basic prospect research to develop additional information on identified prospects. Design an effective prospect management system to track prospect interaction. Develop new funding opportunities for foundation support of Monell s mission. Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to develop foundation grants. Oversee proposal and budget development and preparation. Proactively develop donor communications in conjunction with the head of science communications at Monell. Plan and execute cultivation events that will educate and engage individual and organizational prospects with Monell. Oversee donor acknowledgement and donor recognition programs and design, produce and analyze financial results. Manage administrative help who will assist in these activities. QUALIFICATIONS: Three to five years successful fundraising experience, preferably in a research or academic environment. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. An understanding of and appreciation for basic science research. Administrative and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with faculty and staff in an academic environment. Firm grasp of technology and development databases and their uses relating in fundraising and relationship management. Good organizational and time-management skills. Leader and team player. A bachelor s degree required with coursework in the biological sciences preferred Interested candidates should submit cover letter and cv to hr0301cc@monell.org Monell is an equal opportunity employer. 2

3 Executive Director Philadelphia, PA The Neighborhood Interfaith Movement (NIM) seeks nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director. NIM is a vibrant non-sectarian coalition of religious congregations and faith institutions in and around Northwest Philadelphia. Unique among interfaith groups nationwide, NIM engages in direct service on behalf of the faith communities it represents. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to all aspects of NIM. The Executive Director is responsible for mobilizing citizen, congregation, corporate, philanthropic, government and media entities to support the development of effective partnerships which successfully coordinate and integrate the service and advocacy activities of NIM. The Executive Director oversees a staff of 24, and is responsible for fiscal oversight of NIM s resources. Requirements include a bachelor s degree; advanced degree preferred. The Executive Director must be passionate about the mission of NIM. Management experience and demonstrated ability to foster effective collaborations among wide-ranging constituents is required. The Executive Director must be an effective leader and communicator. NIM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer To apply, please submit credentials to: Jo-Ann Zoll jzoll@zollsearch.com (phone) (fax) Community Engagement Coordinator St. Catherine Labouré Medical Clinic, a nonprofit provider of health care to the uninsured in Germantown, PA seeks a part-time Community Engagement Coordinator with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to plan and coordinate fundraising, marketing, volunteer engagement, and special events. Bachelor s Degree or equivalent plus 2-5 years experience. 20 hrs/wk. $25-30/hour depending on experience. No benefits. Please send cover letter and resume to Kathy@SparkNPC.com. Deadline is March 26. Major Gift Officer Graduate School of Education University of Pennsylvania Office of Development and Alumni Relations Reporting to the Vice Dean of the Graduate School of Education (GSE), cultivate and solicit prospects with an emphasis on gifts of $25,000 - $500,000 or more. Manage a prospect pipeline of at least 150 potential planned giving donors. Identify, cultivate, and solicit foundation and corporate support for GSE's funding priorities. Provide individualized and strategic stewardship contact for existing donors. Design and implement cultivation, special events, appeals & stewardship strategies for current donor and prospect pool. Research and identify new prospects. Represent Penn GSE at cultivation events and performances. Promote involvement of key University volunteers in the activities of Penn GSE. Bachelor's Degree; 3-5 years of successful fund-raising experience, preferably within a University setting, including direct solicitation of five and six figure gifts from corporations and foundations, or equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Familiarity with Penn and/or solid understanding of a major research university environment a plus. Basic understanding and appreciation for urban education issues as well as for Penn GSE's relationship to the University community and regional and national k-12 education efforts. Capacity to understand and articulate 3

4 the role of Penn GSE and interact comfortably with those individuals and constituencies crucial to its advancement. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, in goal-oriented team environment. Travel, evening/weekend work, and valid driver's license required. Background check required. To apply, go to Submit completed employment application, resume and cover letter through Penn s online site. Alternatively you may search by reference number at The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Assistant Director of Advancement Services Ursinus College The Assistant Director of Advancement Services manages information and data systems supporting Advancement including both alumni relations and development efforts. The primary responsibility of this position is to administer all aspects of the College s fundraising database (Raiser s Edge) including database integrity and use, security, reporting, and document management. The Assistant Director also supervises the gift administration and alumni information areas of Advancement Operations. The Assistant Director will have the following specific responsibilities: management of data accuracy and security, database use, data entry, reporting, and document management; management and oversight of gift processing and biographical records update efforts for the Advancement Department; ensuring all annual pledge agreements and gift documents are accurately recorded in the Advancement database and are receipted/reported to reflect donor intent while conforming to specific legal, IRS, CASE and FASB requirements; management of internal and external data and reporting needs (mailing lists, giving statistics, phonathon segments, donor report information, pledge reports, etc); coordinating with Alumni Relations staff to code and track volunteer involvement as comprehensive regional program develops and expands; coordinating and management of the Papersave project as the Advancement office moves to an increasingly paperless environment; and other duties as assigned. Qualified applicants should possess the following: Bachelor's degree Two (2) years experience in advancement services Knowledge of fundraising process. Fluency in computer technologies, information systems, and development management databases; with a strong preference for experience with The Raiser's Edge system Understanding and appreciation of a liberal arts education In addition, the following qualifications are preferred but not required: Previous supervisory experience Experience in creating custom queries using Crystal Reports software Knowledge of Ursinus College mission and programs Associate Director of Prospect Management & Research Ursinus College The Associate Director is responsible for creating and implementing systems for indentifying, researching and analyzing information attributed to individuals, foundations and corporations in support of the College s overall fundraising efforts. This position reports to the Director of Advancement Operations and requires regular interaction the Senior Director of Major Gifts, the Office of the President and other staff within the Advancement Department. The Associate Director will have the following specific responsibilities: develops and executes a plan for prospect management and research; conducts advanced prospect research using a 4

5 variety of research techniques and resources; identifies new prospects through prospecting strategies; prepares for and conducts prospect management meetings; manages research needs; establishes and reviews the department s methodology for rating prospective donors; establishes and reviews the department s documentation of prospect information; completes special projects and other tasks as assigned by the Director of Advancement Operations. Qualified candidates should possess the following minimum qualifications: Bachelor s degree; minimum of three years experience in prospect research Comprehensive knowledge of online reference and data resources for prospect research (internet, Lexis-Nexis, electronic screening products) Excellent computer skills including significant knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite and at least one complex, relational fundraising database Working knowledge of fundraising culture and prospect management terminology Understanding and appreciation of a liberal arts education In addition, the following qualifications are preferred but not required: Master s Degree; minimum of five years experience in prospect management and research, preferably in a higher education setting Understanding of and competency with the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) Basic and/or Advanced Skill Sets Direct experience with Raiser s Edge database system Familiarity with greater Philadelphia area businesses, VIPs, and philanthropic community Knowledge of Ursinus College mission and programs PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DEVELOPMENT Development and Communications Consulting Enid D. Horowitz, of EDH Fundraising & Communication, offers more than 10 years of nonprofit experience in the Philadelphia area. EDH Fundraising & Communication specializes in helping your Arts & Culture or Education nonprofit raise funds to carry out your mission. Services include grant research and preparation of proposals tailored to your needs for Foundation, Corporation and Government support. We also train boards in creating fundraising plans. Communications work includes newsletters, brochures, annual reports, press releases, web copy and more. We strive to create work for you that is well written, accurate and meets deadlines. Competitive hourly rates. Registered with the Bureau of Charitable Organizations. Contact: enidsmail@gmail.com, or